Two things inspired this particular blog: my kids need to get out of the house because of the pandemic. The second was the mystery of Wexford Park. If you’ve read a few of the blogs or followed me on social media while I was on it then you may remember that there is confusing about the exact location and if there was more than one.
If I am incorrect, please comment below, but there are only five public playgrounds in Pine Township at the moment. I know a few others are part of housing developments or on private church properties so they are not included.
5. Big Playground in Pine Park
This is a fine playground and my kids really enjoy playing there but as a nervous parent it is difficult to let my youngest play independently. This is a playground for older children in my opinion but often times you see little ones charging fearlessly through the equipment.
There is a large sandbox right next to the playground. There is also a basketball court and sand volleyball courts nearby with baseball fields surrounding.
4. Small Playground in Pine Park
Our youngest is currently 3 and has no fear in life. This playground works best for him even though if he had a choice he’d probably pick #5 because he seems to love giving me a heart attack.
The jungle gym is small and perfect for little ones and the soccer fields are right there so older kids could run around in the openness or kick a ball around if they wanted to.
We haven’t visited this park because of the construction and now opening of the splash pad. We can’t wait to use it someday but I can’t take my youngest to this playground anymore because his is obsessed with water. He won’t play, he’ll wander over to the splash pad.
3. North Park Water Tower Playground
This park saved us during the spring quarantine and was originally my number one park. I really debated keeping this as number one because we loved that this playground was always empty. People probably don’t know there is a playground at the water tower but there is and we love it.
The jungle gym itself is awesome and built in such a way that my youngest can’t fall off (he’s a daredevil) and my husband and I can just sit and watch the boys play. There are also swings to the side.
2. Karrington Woods Tot Lot
Most probably don’t realize this playground is actually a public playground and is maintained by Pine Township because it is right in the middle of the Karrington Woods neighborhood. A long tree covered walkway leads to a few picnic tables and a small playground but we love this park because of the large field.
We take a soccer ball and the boys run and run and run.
This park has tons of trees and is always shaded which has been nice this summer as the heat has been incredible.
No idea if Pine Township would encourage this but we like to walk the little trail into the woods. My boys found a huge dead tree that is so soft they can literally tear it apart with their little fingers. They spent 45 minutes before I couldn’t take the heat anymore and made them leave.
1. Wexford Elementary School Playground
Not technically a park playground but this is probably our favorite playground to go to. When school is in session the grounds are closed to the public during school hours so be sure to check before heading over.
There are two different playgrounds here which was a surprise the first time I took the boys this summer. My oldest goes to school here and was excited to show us the other “big kid” playground in the back.
There is also a baseball/softball field and a basketball court.
We like to head out the back and walk the nature trail too. It is a very easy trail to follow and leads to what was supposed to be an outdoor classroom. With the current pandemic it is a shame that it needs a little work because this would be a great place for teachers to take their class for a morning or afternoon.
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